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How to get fromCharleston to Michigan Cityby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CRW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 41m
    $80–371

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Gary, INbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    12h 26m
    $65–137

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    16h 14m
    $183–363

  4. Drive 422.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Michigan Citycar car 422.2 mi
    8h 6m
    $78–112

  5. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CRW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    6h 59m
    $130–674

  6. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    13h 56m
    $87–176

Charleston to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Charleston Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 16h 14m.

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